GETTING TO KNOW: SENIOR MARK JARGREN

Oct 17, 2010

RICHMOND, Va. -The VCU golf team will be wrapping up its fall schedule and it's been a tough one for the Rams, playing the 15th most challenging schedule in the nation.

Senior Mark Jargren's leadership is pivotal for a young Rams squad, and before he hit the links for the last time this fall, he caught up with VCU Athletics' student assistant Scott Wyant to let us know a little more about the Swedish native.

SW: Why did you decide to come to VCU?MJ: It's too cold to play golf in Sweden and I liked the guys on the team.

SW: What is the biggest difference between Sweden and the United States?MJ: The size on meals and the people.

SW: When did you pick up a golf club for the first time?MJ: When I was 5.

SW: Is there a golfer you try to model your game after?MJ: No, but I like Graeme McDowell a lot.

SW: What is the greatest accomplishment of VCU career so far?MJ: Winning conference my sophomore year.

SW: What is your goal for your final season?MJ: To keep getting better and ultimately win conference.